Chapter 26 Forced Apology

Zhou Wu was instantly embarrassed.

She swallowed hard. "No, it's just that what he said hurt me. I really don't have time to come see you. You're so busy, and you had a falling out with Ah Jin. I only asked Fu Xuan out of kindness because I couldn't come to see you. I didn't expect him to talk back to me."

"What else do you want Sister Wu to explain?" Zhu Jin retorted, his face already full of impatience.

He put his hands in his pockets and looked down at Shen Shuangmiao.

"Sister Wu kindly asked you what was going on. Fu Xuan's words made her uncomfortable, and she has to pay the price for it. Now you've come here to make a scene at the Zhu Group. What, are you feeling sorry for your man and standing up for him?"

Shen Shuangmiao said without hesitation, "Yes, I think he's right. Stop pressing my studio. Let's stick to the facts. Fu Xuan's plan is flawless; he just shouldn't be treated like this. You've gone too far!"

She stepped forward and stared intently at Zhu Jin: "I want you to immediately withdraw your targeting of the studio."

Shen Shuangmiao had never spoken to Zhu Jin in such a forceful tone before.

Zhu Jin narrowed his eyes, staring intently at her, a cold glint flashing in them.

Seeing this, Shen Shuangmiao clenched her fists and stepped forward again: "Didn't you hear what I said? I said, I want you to withdraw your targeting of the studio."

Zhao Dong and Zhou Wu looked at each other in bewilderment.

Their gazes towards Shen Shuangmiao were indescribable, as if they hadn't expected her to be so assertive.

As everyone knows, Zhu Jin is easily swayed by gentle persuasion but not by force.

Shen Shuangmiao was an exception.

They won't listen to either soft or hard approaches.

But her threat to Zhu Jin will undoubtedly further enrage him.

Zhu Jin narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Shen Shuangmiao, and after a long while, he scoffed softly, "You really are... as special as ever towards him."

Shen Shuangmiao frowned, feeling that there was a deeper meaning behind his words.

Before she could speak, Zhu Jin interrupted her.

"Fine, didn't you want me to stop targeting Fu Xuan? Then apologize to Sister Wu on his behalf."

"Don't think you can threaten me with any means of exposure. Not a single media outlet in the entire Lincheng dares to report negative news about me without my permission, understand?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Shuangmiao was stunned.

Zhou Wu was also surprised for a moment, then slightly curled his lips and hesitated, saying, "I'm afraid this isn't a good idea..."

“What’s wrong with that? I believe Shen Shuangmiao would do anything for the studio. She’s more willing to go all out than you think, right?”

Zhu Jin stared at Shen Shuangmiao expressionlessly, seemingly determined to embarrass her.

Shen Shuangmiao's breathing became slow.

She looked at the three people in front of her, clenched her fists and then relaxed them, remaining silent for only a few seconds before speaking.

Okay, I apologize.

When Shen Shuangmiao said these words, she felt extremely depressed.

She never imagined things would turn out this way.

One day, she and Zhu Jin, who had said "I love you" to each other countless times, stood on opposite sides.

Zhu Jin was no longer the haven she could rely on when she was sad, heartbroken, and vulnerable. Instead, he stood next to another woman, looking down at her and demanding an apology.

Zhou Wu was stunned for a moment, then quickly tried to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, stop arguing, there's no need to apologize. This matter is over, Miaomiao, you can go now."

"No, she has to apologize. It's not that easy for her to settle things peacefully with me."

Zhu Jin's tone left no room for refusal, carrying a domineering command.

Shen Shuangmiao certainly didn't expect Zhu Jin to let her go.

She wasn't surprised by his reaction.

In any case, Zhu Jin will protect Zhou Wu.

Apologize, then.

There's nothing we won't do for the studio.

Under the rule of tyranny, there was no room for her to struggle.

Coming here to threaten Zhu Jin with threats of media exposure was a miscalculation on her part.

She had forgotten that the Zhu Group was now the most influential company in Lincheng.

If Zhu Jin wanted to deal with her, it would be a matter of minutes. He wouldn't care what she thought or what her situation was.

Shen Shuangmiao closed her eyes, clenched her fists, and walked step by step to Zhou Wu.

Zhou Wu was somewhat at a loss and quickly turned to look at Zhu Jin.

Zhu Jin remained expressionless, keeping a close eye on Shen Shuangmiao's reaction, showing no intention of letting her off the hook.

"Miss Zhou."

Shen Shuangmiao straightened her back and said calmly, "I'm sorry that my studio staff said something you didn't like and upset you. I'm grateful for your concern. My foot injury has almost healed. I hope you won't worry about it anymore, and I hope you can be magnanimous and forgive Fu Xuan this time."

Her words sounded like a sincere apology at first glance, but they also contained a strange hint of sarcasm, making something feel off.

Zhou Wu's eyes flickered, and she coughed lightly, saying, "No, it's nothing. I've already stopped caring. It's all because A-Jin is making a fuss. He can't bear to see me suffer. Don't take it to heart."

I can't bear to part with it...

Shen Shuang's beautiful eyes darkened slightly: "Okay."

After saying that, she turned to look at Zhu Jin, her eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.

"Mr. Zhu, I have apologized as you requested. Now, could you please be lenient and let my studio off the hook?"

Zhu Jin narrowed his eyes and looked at her coldly.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Shen Shuangmiao lost her patience to stay there any longer.

"Then I won't bother you any longer. Please keep your word, Mr. Zhu."

After finishing her speech, Shen Shuangmiao turned and left.

Looking at her retreating figure, Zhu Jin spoke.

"Wait, I have one more condition."

Shen Shuangmiao's hand had already touched the office doorknob, but upon hearing this, she withdrew it and turned to look at him.

What else do you want?

Zhu Jin said casually, "This project requires the procurement of raw materials according to your design plan. I checked yesterday, and the raw materials are not in China. Since you know so much about environmentally friendly materials, you should personally fly abroad next week."

Shen Shuangmiao was so angry at these words that she laughed.

"Why should I do this? I'm only responsible for the design plan, not for purchasing the renovation materials. That's what the client's project team should be doing."

Zhu Jin remained calm: "The client's project team is now under my management. I've taken on this project for them. You have no right to refuse me; I'm your direct investor."

He curled his thin lips into a mocking smile and said indifferently, "Of course, you can also choose to give up the cooperation, abandon the project and leave, then you don't have to follow my arrangements."

After he finished speaking, the office became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Shen Shuangmiao looked at Zhu Jin, confirming once again that he was deliberately making things difficult for her.

Okay, whatever.

She can make the trip herself.

As long as it can be resolved peacefully.

However, this means that her business trips will take at least three or four days.

It was the weekend right after I got back.

Zhu Jin might not be able to find the time to get a divorce certificate with her.

No matter how you look at it, it seems like Zhu Jin is going with the flow while deliberately delaying things and intentionally trying to make things difficult for her.

Shen Shuangmiao remained silent for two seconds before walking step by step to Zhu Jin.

"I told you before, if you still can't make it to get the divorce certificate with me next week, I will file for divorce immediately."